In this essay about applied dharma, Norman writes about skillful means, mindfulness and his work with conflict mediators, hospice workers, lawyers and employees at Google. The article is published in the March issue of Shambhala Sun magazine. http://everydayzen.org/teachings/2009/applied-dharma/

"Red Sea liberation is liberation into trust, into the unknown dark sea of what cannot be said or known or ever finally understood, yet is the most important part of life. It is a liberation that begins with the recognition that one person can’t do anyt… http://everydayzen.org/teachings/2009/pesach-liberation/

Recollections on the 80th birthday of my teacher, Sojun Mel Weitsman Written April 2009 By Zoketsu Norman Fischer Mel has been an inspiration, a guide, and a friend for me sinc… Mel has been an inspiration, a guide, and a friend for me since I was a young man. I am one of the old Dwight Way crowd. Recently I drove by that old place. It is still there, but the yucca and monkey puzzle trees in the front yard that were of modest siz… http://everydayzen.org/blog/recollections-80th-birthday-my-teacher-sojun-mel-weitsman/